used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is he well?” asked he, half gruffly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
Coleraine
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From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading “Is he well?” asked he, half gruffly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Is he well?” asked he, half gruffly.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is he well?” asked he, half gruffly.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is he well?” asked he, half gruffly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
Layton's
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From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “It has been lying for four days at the office in Coleraine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Only think, Herbert, and I fretting and fretting over his silence.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Is he well?” asked he, half gruffly.
at the time that
From this reading “Quite well, and so happy; in the midst of kind friends, and enjoying himself, as he says he thought impossible when absent from his home.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “A letter,--a long letter from Alfred,” said Layton's wife, as she knocked at his door on the following morning.
